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Mai fidarsi di un gigolò
by Birgit Kluger Eva GrazianiMai fidarsi di un gigolò A poche settimane dal suo matrimonio, Tamara fa una scoperta sconvolgente. Scoperta che porta grandi sconvolgimenti nella sua vita. Da Francoforte a Ibiza e ritorno. Un romanzo avvincente, piccante, divertente e imprevedibile. In testa alle classifiche tedesche per molto tempo, Mai fidarsi di un gigolò di Birgit Kluger, il libro che leggi tutto d'un fiato, è giunto alla sesta ristampa in Germania.
Mai: La nova novel·la de Ken Follett, autor d'Els pilars de la Terra
by Ken FollettKen Follett torna al thriller amb una emocionant novel·la que imagina el que no es pot ni imaginar: la imminent amenaça de la Tercera Guerra Mundial. Des de l'abrusador desert del Sahara fins a l'ala Oest de la Casa Blanca i els passadissos del poder de les grans capitals del món, el mestre de la narrativa d'acció i suspens imagina un escenari de crisi global sense precedents en què un petit grup de personatges compromesos i tenaços lluita en una carrera contra rellotge. Mai és un thriller extraordinari, ple d'heroïnes i de mala gent, de falsos profetes, d'agents d'elit, de polítics desencantats i de cínics revolucionaris. Ens envia un missatge d'advertiment per al nostre temps i presenta una història intensa i trepidant que transporta els lectors fins al caire del que es pot imaginar. «Quan em vaig estar documentant per escriure La caiguda dels gegants em va sobtar veure que la Primera Guerra Mundial era una guerra que ningú no volia. Cap dels líders europeus de cap dels dos bàndols tenia voluntat que s'esdevingués. Però, d'un en un, els emperadors i els primers ministres, sense pretendre la guerra, van prendre un seguit de decisions -decisions lògiques i moderades- que ens van acostar un pas més a un dels conflictes més terribles que ha conegut el món. I aleshores em vaig preguntar: "Podria tornara a passar?"» KEN FOLLETT
Maid for Murder (Charlotte LaRue Mystery #1)
by Barbara ColleyIn New Orleans's historic Garden District, life is all about attending the right parties, impressing the right people, and making the right amount of money (a lot!). It's an attitude fifty-nine-year-old Charlotte LaRue has never really understood. She leads a quiet, simple, practical life. Business is booming at her housecleaning service, Maid-for-a-Day. Everything's perfect. Well, almost everything. . .<P> Charlotte doesn't mind polishing silver, scrubbing toilets, or dusting bookcases--but she can't stand dealing with her rich clients' dirty laundry. And when it comes to the much-talked-about Dubuisson family, there's an awful lot of it--especially since Jackson Dubuisson was found murdered in his study.<P> Surrounded by possible suspects and hounded by a tenacious police detective, Charlotte wishes she could stick to her own policy of staying out of clients' personal business. Problem is, she's never been able to walk away from a mess. And this is the biggest one she's ever seen. . .
Maid for Murder (The Charlotte LaRue Mysteries #1)
by Barbara ColleyNew Orleans cleaning impresario and “amateur sleuth Charlotte La Rue will dust her way into readers’ hearts in this auspicious debut of a new cozy series” (Publishers Weekly). Charlotte La Rue has a nice, quiet life. Business is booming at her housecleaning service, Maid-for-a-Day, and she spends her down time with her parakeet, Sweety Boy, and a good mystery novel. Everything’s perfect. Well, almost everything . . . Because sometimes cleaning house for her wealthy clientele means dealing with their dirty laundry. And when it comes to the much-talked-about Dubuisson family, there’s been an awful lot of it since Jackson Dubuisson was found murdered in his study. The entire Garden District is abuzz with gossip about the killing—and who might have done it. Charlotte would rather stay out of it. But when Jackson’s addled mother-in-law unwittingly reveals a closet full of family skeletons, it becomes clear that someone close to Jackson wanted him dead. Surrounded by suspects and hounded by a tenacious detective, Charlotte wishes she could stick to her own policy of staying out of clients’ personal business. But Charlotte’s never been able to walk away from a mess—and before she’s done, the killer is going to have to come clean . . .
Maid for the Millionaire (Housekeepers Say I Do! Ser. #1)
by Susan MeierLiz Harper's to-do list as boss of Happy Maids:• Drive to new client's palatial Miami beach house, armed with housekeeping kit• Try to stay upright when discovering he is none other than Cain Nestor—reclusive millionaire and infuriatingly distant ex-husband…• Keep tight-lipped about the secret that made you walk out on your marriage• Let him see the new you—successful business owner. Don't let on that he's making your heart beat twice as fast as normal!Above all, remember to be professional—you're not here for romance!
Maid of Honor
by Charlotte MacLeodA young woman must escape family conflict—and find her own identity—in order to track down a thief in this novel by an acclaimed mystery writer. Persis Green&’s existence has been overshadowed by the looming prospect of her older sister&’s wedding. Her family was once normal—boring, but normal. Then the engagement was announced and all hell broke loose. Now, Persis&’s father acts like a zombie at dinner parties, her mother goes from zero to shrieking in seconds, and her sister is utterly self-absorbed. When Persis wins a statewide piano competition and a scholarship to a prestigious music conservatory, her big news is pushed aside. In addition to the general chaos of the impending nuptials, one of her sister&’s wedding gifts, a wildly expensive piece of jewelry, has disappeared. Feeling like the only sane member of the family, Persis commits her cool head to solving the mystery. But there are other surprises she&’ll discover in the course of her investigation in this absorbing tale by the author of the popular Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn series.
Maid of Honor (The Elizabethan Season #1)
by Paula MarshallIn the fresh spring of Elizabeth I’s reign...Against the pageantry of the Virgin Queen’s coronation, an ambitious young courtier and a quietly determined maid of honor struggle for life...and love!As a maid of honor to the Queen, Penelope Jermaine must avoid the pitfalls of Court life-unwary speech and unguarded emotions could prove fatal. A young woman’s reputation must be above suspicion, so she has to tread carefully when Oliver Woodville promises more than mere friendship. Then a shadowy threat menaces Penelope and Oliver...and even the Queen herself.The Elizabethan SeasonGlory and tragedy, love and betrayal in the Age of Elizabeth
Maid of Midnight
by Ana SeymourBridget had called St. Gabriel's monastery her home since her mysterious appearance years ago. Kept far from prying eyes amidst the gentle monks, the maiden was happy to care for her protectors. But after reading fanciful tales of Arthur and Guinevere, Bridget yearned for a handsome knight of her very own....On a quest to find his missing brother, Sir Ranulf Brand scoured the Norman countryside. Attacked by brigands and left for dead, he awoke in St. Gabriel's to visions of a golden-haired angel tending his wounds by candlelight. But the monks assured him 'twas nothing more than a phantom brought on by his injuries. Ye the petal-soft touch of her lips lingered on his mouth still....
Maid of Murder (An India Hayes Mystery #1)
by Amanda Flower[from the back cover] "India Hayes is a lot of things--starving artist, college librarian, daughter of liberal activists, sister of an emotionally fragile mathematician--but she's about to step into the most challenging role of her life: amateur sleuth. Childhood friend Olivia Blocken is in town to wed her bodybuilder fiance with India as a reluctant attendant. India's brother, Mark, still carries a torch for the bride, who once broke his heart and sent his life into a tailspin. And when Olivia turns up dead at Martin College, all evidence points to him."
Maid of the Mist
by BatemanNot a lot happens in Niagara Falls. It's a sleepy Canadian town full of honeymooners and tourists, and that's how Inspector Frank Corrigan likes it. He saw enough trouble as a cop in Northern Ireland. Now he's happy dealing with parking offences and the odd drunk, although since his wife left him and took their daughter, 'happy' may not be quite the word.Then a reincarnated Native American princess by the name of Lelewala canoes over the Falls - and survives. Or so she says. And Frank falls in love. And finds himself confronting the greatest terrorist of the age at an international gathering of drug dealers.And that's before the music starts...
Maid of the Mist
by BatemanNot a lot happens in Niagara Falls. It's a sleepy Canadian town full of honeymooners and tourists, and that's how Inspector Frank Corrigan likes it. He saw enough trouble as a cop in Northern Ireland. Now he's happy dealing with parking offences and the odd drunk, although since his wife left him and took their daughter, 'happy' may not be quite the word.Then a reincarnated Native American princess by the name of Lelewala canoes over the Falls - and survives. Or so she says. And Frank falls in love. And finds himself confronting the greatest terrorist of the age at an international gathering of drug dealers.And that's before the music starts...
Maiden Lane: Border City Blues
by Michael JanuskaIt's the winter of 1923 and the border towns are under a deep freeze, with ferries ice-bound in the Detroit River, snow burying the streets, and power interruptions. Prohibition is still the backdrop to daily life, but opium smuggling and human trafficking are a pair of disturbing additions to the mix. 2015 DEWEY DIVA PICK In a failed attempt at transporting whisky across the Detroit River, a grim find is brought to the surface. When one of Detective Campbell's late-night walks is abruptly interrupted by a loud crash and a grisly thump, he summons his colleague Dr. Laforet to help with the case. Soon both cops and rumrunners are racing to connect the dots. With a whisper of the occult in the chill Windsor air, Campbell and Laforet are caught up in another mystery.
Maiden Rock
by Mary LogueDeputy Sheriff Claire Watkins is back, in this tragic, personal follow up to Poison Heart. After an all-night high school Halloween party, a young girl was found dead of an apparent suicide at the foot of Maiden Rock. Now Claire is faced with a growing trend in her rural town'meth labs, doped-up teenagers, and young girls just looking for a way to escape their small-town lives.
Maiden Rock
by Mary LogueDeputy Sheriff Claire Watkins is back, in this tragic, personal follow up to Poison Heart. Claire's daughter Meg is struggling with depression - after an all-night high school Halloween party, Meg's best friend was found dead of an apparent suicide at the foot of Maiden Rock. Krista and Meg had fought at the party, over a boy, and Krista had run off. Meg feels responsible, but what shocks the deputy is that Krista was found with meth in her system. Now Claire is faced with a growing trend in her rural town - meth labs, doped-up teenagers, and young girls just looking for a way to escape their small-town lives.
Maiden Rock
by Mary LogueDeputy Sheriff Claire Watkins is back, in this tragic, personal follow up to Poison Heart. Claire’s daughter Meg is struggling with depression - after an all-night high school Halloween party, Meg’s best friend was found dead of an apparent suicide at the foot of Maiden Rock. Krista and Meg had fought at the party, over a boy, and Krista had run off. Meg feels responsible, but what shocks the deputy is that Krista was found with meth in her system. Now Claire is faced with a growing trend in her rural town - meth labs, doped-up teenagers, and young girls just looking for a way to escape their small-town lives.
Maiden's Prayer
by Joan FlemingTo Miss Maiden the mysterious Mr Aladdin, with his Persian origins, his charm and his flavour of the exotic East, appeared like the answer to a prayer. It was perhaps odd that anybody should be called Mr Aladdin, but it was even odder that Miss Maiden did not enquire more deeply into Mr Aladdin's past. Had she done so, she almost certainly would not have allowed him to help her in the management of her business affairs, and she might have avoided her macabre fate.
Maidens of the Cave: A Novel (Stone Maidens #2)
by Lloyd Devereux RichardsFrom TikTok sensation Lloyd Devereux Richards, author of Stone Maidens, comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victimsForensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases—and for bending the rules in the process.When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys’ club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders.Christine isn’t going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies have the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she’ll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer.
Maigret
by Georges Simenon Ros SchwartzA new translation of this gripping novel which sees the inspector brought out of his peaceful retirement, book nineteen in the new Penguin Maigret series.Maigret shrugged his shoulders, buried his hands in his pockets and went off without answering. He had just spent one of the most wretched days in his life. For hours, in his corner he had felt old and feeble, without idea or incentive. But now a tiny flame flickered. 'You bet we'll see' he growled. Maigret's peaceful retirement in the countryside is disrupted when a relative unwittingly embroils himself in a crime he did not commit and the inspector returns to Police Headquarters in Paris once again. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret Returns.'Compelling, remorseless, brilliant.' - John Gray 'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.' - The Guardian 'A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness.' - The IndependentFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Maigret Defends Himself (Inspector Maigret #63)
by Georges Simenon“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianWhen suspicion turns on Inspector Maigret for a crime he did not commit, he must use every investigative tool in his arsenal to clear his name. For the first time in his career, Inspector Maigret receives written summons to the Chief Commissioner’s office. There he learns that he has been accused of a horrible assault by an individual with ties to a high-ranking official. He is forbidden from attempting to investigate the case, but with his career and reputation on the line, Maigret must do everything he can to prove his innocence and uncover the motive behind the accusation. A nail-biting dissection of what happens when suspicion falls on the very man tasked with bringing about justice, Maigret Defends Himself is a riveting mystery from Georges Simenon.
Maigret Enjoys Himself (Inspector Maigret #50)
by Georges Simenon David Watson“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianConvinced that he needs a vacation, Maigret resolves to take two weeks off—but when a scandalous murder makes headlines, he can’t help but get involved Maigret is given two weeks off work and decides to spend them in Paris with Madame Maigret, enjoying himself and avoiding police headquarters entirely. But when an interesting case arises in his absence with Inspector Janvier taking the lead, Maigret can’t resist his investigative urges. Through anonymous notes to Janvier, calls to newspaper reporters, and some creative independent sleuthing, Maigret Enjoys Himself finds our hero wrapped up in yet another murder—this time, off the clock.
Maigret Gets Angry
by Georges Simenon Ros SchwartzMaigret is drawn out of retirement when a young woman is found dead in the Seine and her grandmother turns up at his door. The twenty-sixth book in the new Penguin Maigret series.Two years into his retirement at Meung-sur-Loire, Maigret has yet to come across a case compelling enough to tempt him back into the business. But when 18-year-old Monita Malik is found dead in the Seine River, he is all but ordered to the small town of Orsennes by the girl's grandmother. There, Maigret encounters Ernest Malik, an old acquaintance from his school days whom he's always disliked on instinct, and it quickly becomes clear that Maigret's presence is not welcome in Orsenne. When others from Orsenne's elite families begin to go missing as well, Maigret can't help but be swept up in the mystery.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Maigret Goes to School
by Linda Coverdale Georges SimenonMaigret becomes entangled in the dramas of a small town on his quest to solve the murder of their former postmistress. The forty-fourth book in the new Penguin Maigret series. Maigret is called from his usual duties in Paris to investigate a murder in a small village located close to La Rochelle. A local postmistress has been killed and suspicion has fallen on the local schoolmaster. When Maigret gets there, he discovers a very inward-looking community of people who hated the victim because she knew all their secrets. Maigret must determine if one of those secrets was enough to make someone into a killer.
Maigret Hesitates (Inspector Maigret #67)
by Georges Simenon&“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.&” —The GuardianWhen a mysterious letter writer warns Inspector Maigret that a murder is imminent, Maigret must trace the messages back to their source before it is too lateWhen a series of letters, penned on expensive stationery, arrives at Maigret's desk claiming that a murder will take place but that the writer is unsure as to who will die, who will do the killing, and when the killing will occur, Maigret's interest is piqued. He quickly traces the stationery back to the house of Emile Parendon, an eminent lawyer. But once there, the inspector finds that pinning down clues to a crime not yet committed isn't easy. When a murder does take place, the identity of the victim surprises even Maigret.A twisty and engrossing mystery, Maigret Hesitates puts the great detective's powers to the test.
Maigret Is Afraid
by Georges Simenon Ros SchwartzMaigret stumbles upon a series of murders in Fontenay-le-Comte while visiting an old school friend. The forty-second book in the new Penguin Maigret series. On his way home from a conference, Maigret stops to visit an old school friend in Fontenay-le-Comte. A man in the same train car introduces himself and asks if Maigret has come to help solve the murder case. In fact, the man’s brother-in-law had been murdered four days earlier, followed by the murder of a local widow in the same way, a blow to the head with a pipe. While Maigret is in town, a third murder is reported. Maigret soon discovers that there are two warring factions in the town, a clear class separation, and an air of suspicion that only he can put to rest.
Maigret Sets a Trap (Inspector Maigret #48)
by Georges Simenon Sian Reynolds“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianWith a serial killer on the loose in Paris, Maigret must outsmart the culprit before he can strike again. The inspiration for ITV’s feature-length adaptation starring Rowan Atkinson. Detective Chief Inspector Maigret is known for his infallible instinct, for getting at the truth no matter how complex the case. But when someone starts killing women on the streets of Montmartre, leaving nary a clue and the city’s police force at a loss, he finds himself confounded. In the sweltering Paris summer heat, with the terrified city in a state of siege, Maigret hatches a plan to lure the murderer out.